Derma Aesthetica by Dr. Rahmat Ali is committed to the highest standards of medical ethics, clinical confidentiality, and data protection in accordance with Pakistan healthcare regulations.
Last Updated: September 2026 • Peshawar & Swat, Pakistan
1. Clinical Scope & Regulatory Framework
This Privacy Policy applies to all patients, visitors, and users of Derma Aesthetica (“the Clinic”, “we”, “our”), under the medical direction of Dr. Rahmat Ali (MBBS, MRCP II UK, FCPS Dermatology), operating clinical facilities in Peshawar and Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Our data handling, clinical record-keeping, and communication practices comply with:
Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) Code of Medical Ethics
Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA 2016) regarding electronic data and communications
Applicable laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan regarding physician-patient privilege
2. Information We Collect
To provide accurate clinical diagnosis, customized laser protocols, and surgical/aesthetic treatments, we collect the following categories of information:
A. Patient Identification & Contact DetailsFull legal name, age, gender, national identity/guardian details (where required), contact telephone/WhatsApp numbers, residential city (Peshawar, Swat, or surrounding districts), and email address.
B. Clinical & Dermatological HistoryPresenting skin/hair complaints, allergy history, past systemic illnesses, previous cosmetic or laser procedures, family history of skin disorders, current medications (including oral retinoids, anticoagulants, or hormonal therapies), and pregnancy/lactation status.
C. Medical Photography & ImagingStandardized clinical baseline and post-treatment photographs of treatment areas taken strictly for diagnostic records, objective evaluation, and treatment progress tracking.
3. Clinical Photography & Social Media Consent
Medical photography is an integral part of modern dermatology for monitoring response to therapy (e.g., melasma clearance, scar remodeling, hair density tracking).
Diagnostic Use: Photographs taken during consultation form part of your private clinical chart and are protected under strict medical secrecy.
Educational or Case Showcase Use: No patient before/after photograph is published on our website, academic presentations, or official social media channels (@thebestskinandlaser) without explicit, informed, written consent. Patients retain the right to have facial features anonymized (cropping, eye masking) or to decline public showcase without affecting their medical care.
4. Purpose of Data Processing
Your information is utilized solely for legitimate medical and clinical operations:
Formulating personalized dermatological, aesthetic, and laser treatment regimens
Preventing contraindications (e.g. photosensitizing drugs prior to laser therapy)
Direct scheduling and confirmation of consultations via phone or WhatsApp
Post-procedure follow-up calls and medical check-ins
Fulfilling statutory record-keeping and audit obligations under Pakistani health authority directives
5. Confidentiality & Third-Party Non-Disclosure
We adhere to zero commercial commercialization of patient data:
Never Sold or Rented: We do not sell, rent, or trade patient contact numbers, names, or medical records to any third-party pharmaceutical, commercial, or marketing entity.
Diagnostic Laboratories: Pathology, biopsy, or laboratory referrals are shared only with accredited diagnostic facilities with patient knowledge.
Legal Compulsion: Disclosures are made only if mandated by a formal court order or lawful directive from a competent Pakistani judicial or health regulatory authority.
6. Tele-Dermatology & WhatsApp Communications
Patients frequently reach out through our official clinic WhatsApp lines (0314-7964001 / 0314-4929877) for appointment bookings and quick inquiries.
Please be aware that while WhatsApp features end-to-end encryption, digital messaging cannot fully substitute an in-person physical clinical examination. Sensitive medical charts and prescriptions shared over electronic channels are handled with clinical discretion by our dedicated staff.
7. Your Rights as a Patient
Under Pakistani medical ethics standards, every patient has the right to:
Request a copy or summary of their personal dermatological treatment records and prescriptions
Request correction of outdated or inaccurate personal demographic information
Revoke consent for any non-clinical showcase of clinical photographs at any time
Lodge an inquiry or grievance regarding confidentiality directly with our clinic management
8. Contact Clinic Administration
For privacy inquiries, medical record requests, or questions regarding this policy, please reach out directly: